Boating, Sailing, & Floating Devices

[Patrick]

Great point. I'm not interested in mixing oil and all the hassle of a 2 stroke.

But how much HP is enough for a pontoon boat? A tritoon? Coming from a deep V background where 330HP is my minimum I don't want to be underpowered to the point where I can't get my family out and home without too much bitchin'.

i am on a hp limited lake on a 20'er and never more than a mile or so from our dock - so..........
it is also set-up for fishing.

pontoon boat at a high speed is scary! they handle like a boat. ???
so don't get too crazy - although big means heavy, so there is that.
Shaft length is important (paging Dan) to prevent cavitation - if putting pieces together, pay attention.

at some point it seems like a deck boat is a better idea because of storage and handling.
although it comes with its add'l requirements for bilge pump, battery tender, real cover, etc.
- you know the drill -

 

[w_b]

NJ Alligators in the creek. Be careful out there…

 

[rick81721]

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Stripers hitting yet?

 

[qclabrat]

Stripers hitting yet?

Very good year from what I've read from Sandy Hook to LBI. Limits and sizes change next week

 

[w_b]

Stripers hitting yet?

Yes. Since like the end of Feb. in the back bay. No real winter to speak of.
For me life is getting in the way again doe. At least the boat’s in.

 

[pooriggy]

Come celebrate Father's Day with SEAS! We will be hosting Small Boat Day on June 18th from 10am-2pm, bring the whole family and enjoy a day on the water with Dad. We will have hamburgers and hot dogs, fresh off the grill as well as our daysailers and Laser sail boats ready to go.
All dads are FREE! Members fee is $20, non-members $25 and families are $30.
Please reach out to Chris Brawley if you plan to attend, this will ensure enough food is ordered and skippers are available. cjbrawley@hotmail.com
Below is the link to the parking area.

40°19'48.6"N 74°00'14.3"W

goo.gl

 

[THATmanMANNY]

I will go! Probably even ride my moto there! I am looking fwd to meeting Chris Brawley. I’ll send him an email.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

100 miles RT to sail. DOPE
THANKS SEAS!

 

[pooriggy]

It was a great day to be out on the water. Our next Small Boat Day is Saturday 7/1. Reach out to me if you want to sail.

 

[qclabrat]

It was a great day to be out on the water. Our next Small Boat Day is Saturday 7/1. Reach out to me if you want to sail.
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I've been looking for some formal beginner lessons. Sailed a few times on sunfishes and hobie cats at the Caribbean resort bays. SEAS looks like a good place to start.

 

[pooriggy]

I've been looking for some formal beginner lessons. Sailed a few times on sunfishes and hobie cats at the Caribbean resort bays. SEAS looks like a good place to start.

You're welcome to join us at our next sail on 7/1. We'll be there from 10am-2pm.

40°19'49.0"N 74°00'12.9"W · 532 Port Au Peck Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757

532 Port Au Peck Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Schools out for summer!
First cruise earlier this week. Cheers to many more! I can’t feel a damn chop with this thing lol it’s kinda boring but Mrs loves it. I need to add a chain to the anchor like previous boat. Was drifting at Tices.
Safe and happy boating ya’ll!

 

[pooriggy]

A lot of boats out yesterday, 7/1. It was a great day to sail, good winds and high tides.
If anyone wants to sail, reach out to me.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

We boat'd to a restaurant with moorings. It went quite well but the food took forever. It was 7pm though. But since we got served late it was my first time night boating. That went okay too but was going like 10mph.

OTOH - Good deal! $100 iSUP
Amazon product

 

[Bike N Gear]

We boat'd to a restaurant with moorings. It went quite well but the food took forever. It was 7pm though. But since we got served late it was my first time night boating. That went okay too but was going like 10mph.

OTOH - Good deal! $100 iSUP
Amazon product

Peasants. Can't your crew cook dinner for you?

 

[Patrick]

We boat'd to a restaurant with moorings. It went quite well but the food took forever. It was 7pm though. But since we got served late it was my first time night boating. That went okay too but was going like 10mph.

OTOH - Good deal! $100 iSUP
Amazon product

Ain't nothing wrong with going slow at night.

 

[KenS]

Ain't nothing wrong with going slow at night.

Nothing wrong with Rule 6

 

[THATmanMANNY]

absolutely, nothing safer while boating than going slow, Sun, run, docking, night, whatever!
Maybe my retirement gig will be part of yacht crew. Set sail for free

 

[WJF]

Interesting floating device just went by powered by 5 X 450 = 2,250 running horses.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Midnight express?
Dime a dozen in Miami 😝